When I filled out my athlete profile on the CrossFit Games site a few years ago there was a box you could check that stated, I Have Had A Life Changing Experience As A Result Of CrossFit. This may sound dramatic to some, but for many reading this blog you can probably relate. I can……
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Let’s finish up this hierarchy! At the very top we have the smaller piece of the pyramid, supplements and hydration. While we do want to stay hydrated, especially this time of year, this will not have a large impact on our body composition change. The one that always seems to be giving people false hope……
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Next up on the pyramid, we have food composition, quality and micronutrients. These, sadly, account for 10% or less of the battle when it comes to making changes in body composition. This doesn’t mean we should be eating pizza and doughnuts ALL the time. It does mean that if we adhere to the more powerful……
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Next on the nutritional hierarchy; Nutrient Timing! Nutrient timing which is also known as meal timing, refers to how calories and macronutrients are assigned relative to time throughout the day. The 6 factors that Coach Madison mentions are the number of meals, meal spacing, meal size, meal macro content, meal food composition,…
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The next phase of the nutritional hierarchy you ask? Macros of course! After completing the first step of finding your caloric need, it’s time to figure out your caloric make up or in other words your macros. Macros are important because they help our body to function properly. When configuring your macro makeup its import…
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Let’s start with the base of the pyramid! Keeping track of your calories, or energy in vs energy out, is a great way to make changes to your body and health. Eating less than you need or more can create significant changes. Total energy in vs energy out accounts for about 50% of the battle…….
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Does heading out to summer parties make you anxious because you’re worried about your nutrition? Don’t let it with these tips from Coach Madison on how to prepare heading out to those summer parties. The biggest tip for success? Eat before you head to the party! Heading to the party on an empty stomach, your……
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Who’s ready to head to the beach this summer? When heading out to the beach that last thing you should be doing is stressing about hitting your numbers. Coach Madison has a few tips to help alleviate that stress! First, make yourself a protein breakfast before you head out for the day. Protein is usually……
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The short answer…it’s really hard! It will take a lot more work than consistently showing up to the gym and performing the workout of the day. There’s a TON of moving parts so let’s make this as simple as possible. Best case scenario: You become lean and strong by focusing on your overall health, wellness,……
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Cut the what? You heard us, cut the FAT! Check out Coach Madison’s video on why it’s important to cut the fat in our diets and practical substitutes to help us do so! Why is it important to cut the fat? It’s important to note that we’re saying cut your fat portions but not all……
